Bashar al Assad's Escape to Russia & Gukesh: The Young Chess Prodigy

In this episode, we explore the dramatic saga of Bashar al Assad, the former president of Syria, and his flight to Russia amidst the Syrian Civil War. We delve into Syria's geography, history, and current conflict, along with Russia's role in Assad's escape. Additionally, we celebrate young chess prodigy Gukesh, who has made headlines by becoming the youngest undisputed world chess champion, surpassing legends like Garry Kasparov. Get insights into Gukesh's rise, his game victory in Singapore, and what's next for this young talent.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Topics
00:09 Understanding Bashar al-Assad and Syria
02:53 The Syrian Civil War and Assad's Escape
05:25 Russia's Role in Assad's Escape
07:39 Transition to Gukesh: The Chess Prodigy
08:00 Gukesh's Rise to Chess Stardom
11:50 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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